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The [[Online Sequencer Event Committee]] hosts a variety of official events, all of which can be found under the events category on the [[Forums|forum]].
The '''Online Sequencer Event Committee''' hosts a variety of official events, all of which can be found under the events category on the [[Forums|forum]].


== Monthly Contest ==
== Monthly Contest ==
The '''monthly contest''' is a recurring points-based contest hosted by [https://onlinesequencer.net/members/2740 Kirbyderp]. It was launched in September of 2018 alongside other limited events as a part of a "beta test". During the beta test period, both monthly contests and limited events would award "OS points" to the Grand Leaderboard. But as of 2019, limited events no longer award OS points, leaving the monthly contest as the only event to use the Grand Leaderboard.
''Main Article: [[Monthly Contests]]''
 
The '''monthly contest''' is a recurring points-based contest hosted by [https://onlinesequencer.net/members/2740 Kirbyderp]. It was launched in September 2018 alongside other limited events as a part of a "beta test". During the beta test period, both monthly contests and limited events would award "OS points" to the Grand Leaderboard. But as of 2019, limited events no longer award OS points, leaving the monthly contest as the only event to use the Grand Leaderboard.


Every month, a forum thread is posted to announce the theme for the month. Unless stated otherwise, the submission period for the monthly contest begins on the 1st of the month and ends on the 21st of the month at 11:59 PM EST.
Every month, a forum thread is posted to announce the theme for the month. Unless stated otherwise, the submission period for the monthly contest begins on the 1st of the month and ends on the 21st of the month at 11:59 PM EST.


=== Guidelines ===
== 10-Year Anniversary Contest (2023) ==
Except in special cases, the guidelines for the monthly contest consist of the following:
The 10-Year Anniversary Contest was a contest held for Online Sequencer's 10th anniversary (hence the name). It ran from January to May 2023 and was hosted by AleK and Cool172. During this period, the monthly contests were held only every other month to allow users more time to focus on the 10-Year Anniversary Contest.
 
* Entry limit of 2 sequences per person.
* Committee members are allowed to enter the contests, but will not enter their example sequence nor will they vote for their own entry.
* Sequences made prior to the current Monthly Contest are allowed, although entering the same sequence in different Monthly Contests is not.
* Making a remix of an existing song is allowed.
* Editing an entry after the entry period is strictly prohibited and will result in that entry being disqualified.
* Collaborations on entries are allowed, but any points that the piece might receive are divided up equally between the contributors.
* The standard Online Sequencer Rules will apply and any entries violating a rule will automatically be disqualified.
 
=== Voting ===
After the submission period has ended, the voting process begins. Winners of the monthly contests are decided by the Event Committee members. The staff votes for three entries that best fit the theme of the contest.
 
=== Points ===
Contestants are awarded OS Points depending on how they placed that month, which is shown in the table below. OS Points are then added to the Grand Leaderboard.
{| class="wikitable"
!Placement
!Points Awarded
|-
|1st Place
|5
|-
|2nd Place
|4
|-
|3rd Place
|3
|-
|Honorable Mention
|1
|}
As of January 6th, 2022, contestants have the option to out of receiving OS Points via this forum thread [https://onlinesequencer.net/forum/thread-6439.html here]. If a contestant wishes to opt back in to recieving OS Points, they may do so.
 
=== Rewards ===
At the end of the year, three winners are determined based on the total amount of OS points they have accrued over the entire year. Winners are placed in the Contest Winner [[Forum#Group Memberships|display group]], which provides them with a yellow name and a trophy badge next to it. Additionally, winners recieve more OS points for the leaderboard of the year after. Previous monthly contest winners can be found [https://onlinesequencer.net/forum/thread-3009.html here].
 
== 10 Year Anniversary Contest (2023) ==
TBA


== The OS Games (2021, 2022-2023) ==
== The OS Games (2021, 2022-2023) ==
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=== The OS Games 2 ===
=== The OS Games 2 ===
The second season of the OS Games is elimination-style.
The second season of the OS Games is elimination-style free for all, there were teams in the game and is much more competitive as it is all done solo.


==== Results ====
==== Results ====
As of June 29, 2023, the second season of the OS Games is on indefinite hiatus due to steggy's school schedule (which recently ended). It is unknown whether their will be a winner.


== Space Race (2021) ==
== Space Race (2021) ==
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== Other Events ==
== Other Events ==
[[Category:Features]]

Latest revision as of 01:24, 30 September 2023

The Online Sequencer Event Committee hosts a variety of official events, all of which can be found under the events category on the forum.

Monthly Contest

Main Article: Monthly Contests

The monthly contest is a recurring points-based contest hosted by Kirbyderp. It was launched in September 2018 alongside other limited events as a part of a "beta test". During the beta test period, both monthly contests and limited events would award "OS points" to the Grand Leaderboard. But as of 2019, limited events no longer award OS points, leaving the monthly contest as the only event to use the Grand Leaderboard.

Every month, a forum thread is posted to announce the theme for the month. Unless stated otherwise, the submission period for the monthly contest begins on the 1st of the month and ends on the 21st of the month at 11:59 PM EST.

10-Year Anniversary Contest (2023)

The 10-Year Anniversary Contest was a contest held for Online Sequencer's 10th anniversary (hence the name). It ran from January to May 2023 and was hosted by AleK and Cool172. During this period, the monthly contests were held only every other month to allow users more time to focus on the 10-Year Anniversary Contest.

The OS Games (2021, 2022-2023)

The OS Games is a set of limited events hosted by Steggy.

The OS Games

The first season of the OS Games is team-based. There were 8 teams: Coral, hibiscus, magenta, indigo, cerulean, lime, and lemon.

Results

Team magenta won season 1.

The OS Games 2

The second season of the OS Games is elimination-style free for all, there were teams in the game and is much more competitive as it is all done solo.

Results

As of June 29, 2023, the second season of the OS Games is on indefinite hiatus due to steggy's school schedule (which recently ended). It is unknown whether their will be a winner.

Space Race (2021)

The Online Sequencer Space Race was a contest announced on January 1, 2021, and ended on April 30, 2021. During this period, the monthly contests were held only every other month to allow users more time to focus on the Space Race.

World Update Contest (2018)

Other Events

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